Second man's body discovered in Sligo in unexplained circumstances
Gardaí investigations are underway after the discovery of the body of a male in unexplained circumstances at Connaughton Road, Sligo.
Yesterday evening, at approximately 10:30 p.m., gardaí in Sligo were called to an apartment at Connaughton Road where the body of a male in his late 50s had been discovered.
The male had received significant physical injuries.
This scene remains preserved and the Garda Technical Bureau will conduct technical and forensic examinations at the apartment.
The man’s body remains at the scene at this time and a post mortem will be carried out later today which will assist in the course of the criminal investigation.
At approximately 1:45 a.m. today, following intense local garda activity and enquiries, Gardaí in Sligo, assisted by the Armed Support Unit, arrested a male in his early 20s in Sligo town on suspicion of murder.
This male is currently detained under the provision of section 4 Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Sligo Garda Station.
Gardaí in Sligo are appealing for any person with any information on this incident to make contact.
Investigating gardaí can be contacted at a dedicated phone number at the incident room in Sligo Garda Station at 071 9157088, the Garda Confidential Line phone number 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
The discovery of the second man’s body in Sligo comes after the remains of Aidan Moffitt (41) of Cartron Heights, Sligo town, were discovered at his home on Monday at 8.30 p.m.
Mr. Moffitt, a peace commissioner, suffered horrific injuries and was badly mutilated during an attack which has stunned the community.
Meanwhile, gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding a fatal house fire that occurred yesterday afternoon in the Doochary area of Co. Donegal.
The fire was extinguished by emergency services at approximately 4.40 p.m.
The body of a female, aged in her 80s, was discovered deceased inside the premises.
The scene is currently preserved and the Garda Technical Bureau are conducting a technical examination. The results of the post-mortem examination will determine the course of the Garda investigation.
A male, aged in his 60s, has been arrested in respect of an alleged offence of criminal damage.
He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 in Ballyshannon Garda Station.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have information in relation to this incident to contact them at Ballyshannon Garda Station on 071 985 8530, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.